The Takeover Panel is an independent body whose main functions are to issue and administer the Takeover Code and to supervise and regulate takeovers and other matters to which the Code applies. Its principal purposes are to ensure fair treatment for all shareholders and an orderly framework for takeover bids.

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The Takeover Code comprises six General Principles, 38 Rules and nine Appendices. It is designed to ensure fair treatment for shareholders and an orderly framework for takeovers.

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Order a printed copy of the Code here

This section contains resources related to the requirement for any person who is interested in 1% or more of any class of relevant securities of an offeree or offeror company to disclose their dealings and positions.

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Checklists and templates for submission by a financial adviser to an offeror or an offeree company (as appropriate) may be downloaded from this section. Information about fees and charges may also be found here.

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Consultations into proposed rules and amendments to the Takeover Code, including consultation papers, response statements and individual responses.

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The Takeover Panel, One Angel Court, London, EC2R 7HJ

Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7382 9026
Email: supportgroup@thetakeoverpanel.org.uk

Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7638 0129
Email: monitoring@thetakeoverpanel.org.uk

This email address is to be used solely for transmitting disclosure forms.

Further information about contacting the Takeover Panel can be found here.